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Last Rites at Bristol Old Vic

July 15, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Last Rites Bristol Old Vic - Performer Ramesh Meyyappan in a white shirt and grey trousers. Ramesh is stood up sideways with his left arm out blocking his eyes and his right arm out to the side with fingers pointing down. His mouth is wide open. The background is projected with a red and orange explosion. Photo taken by Mihaela Bodlovic.

Last Rites comes to Bristol Old Vic this July.

It’s piece of theatre for deaf, Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing audiences, performed through movement, visuals and rhythm.

Last Rites is a non-verbal piece of theatre, which includes some BSL with creative captions. It uses a soundtrack featuring heavy bass so it can be felt or heard by audience members.

The show has been co-created by George Mann and Ramesh Meyyappan.

Meyyappan, a theatre-maker who is Deaf, performs the piece.

Arjun’s father never learnt to sign, and now that he’s gone, Arjun must find his own way to honour him. In a world where ancient traditions meet modern reality, Arjun embarks on a deeply personal and visually mesmerising quest to create a farewell ritual for his father – one woven from memory, love, and loss.

Featured Image: Mihaela Bodlovic

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